The backbone of such a network is quantum entanglement distributed among the nodes. In this paper we analyze a quantum network architecture based on interconnected functional nodes, each containing memory and processing, as well as an interface between matter qubits and photons that mediate entanglement distribution. A conceptual illustration of such a network based on neutral atoms is provided in Fig. REF . Each node contains a neutral atom quantum processor that provides memory and logic[1]}. The emergent capabilities of neutral atom arrays for circuit model quantum computation have recently been established[2]}, [3]}. Multi-qubit logic is enabled by excitation to Rydberg states which provide strong entangling interactions[4]}.
